{"product_id":"carte-postale-ancienne-navire-le-havre-ferdinand-de-lesseps-transatlantique","title":"Old postcard ship Le Havre Ferdinand de Lesseps Ocean liner","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAFW - Antique France Worldwide\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eVisual Description\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis antique postcard features a black and white photograph of a steamship, captioned \"E.B.Z. 181 - LE HAVRE - The \"Ferdinand de Lesseps\" Cie Transatlantique (West Indies Line)\". The ship occupies most of the card, sailing on a calm sea, with a characteristic structure of the late 19th or early 20th century: dark hull, two masts, a central funnel, and various equipment visible on deck. A small boat appears in the background to the right. In the upper right, a postmarked stamp bears the inscription \"LE HAVRE\" and a partially legible date. The card is placed on an old, patinated surface, adding to the vintage atmosphere of the visual.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe visual highlights a classic horizontal composition of Belle Époque maritime postcards, with fine architectural details on the ship's silhouette. The inscriptions at the top of the card are clear and facilitate the identification of the liner and its original company. The presence of the French flag at the stern confirms the ship's national origin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe postal mark visible in the upper right, with the inscription \"LE HAVRE\", indicates a real postal mailing, which accentuates the authenticity and historical interest of the object. The image is sharp, without added coloring or enhancement, typical of photo-card prints from the early 20th century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe edge of the card suggests a slight patina and a slightly yellowed appearance, consistent with its age. No handwritten text or address is visible on the presented side.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis antique postcard is used and sold as is. It shows moderate wear compatible with its age, including slight marks on the edges and some handling traces visible on the surface. The main visual, inscriptions, and postal mark remain clearly legible and sharp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDid you know?\u003c\/b\u003e \nThe liner \"Ferdinand de Lesseps\" belonged to the Compagnie Générale Transatlantique, famous for its regular lines connecting France to the West Indies and America. Named in homage to the engineer of the Suez Canal, this type of steamship marked the transition between sailing navigation and the industrial era on the major French maritime routes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAFW Reassurance\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCareful packaging and fast shipping guaranteed. Professional seller specializing in antique and collectible items.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eKeywords: antique ship postcard, Ferdinand de Lesseps liner, Le Havre maritime, Cie Transatlantique, Belle Époque postcard, steamship postcard, antique boat card, West Indies line postcard, French steamship, port postcard, old ship postcard, maritime postcard\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AFW","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54489308365127,"sku":null,"price":4.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0989\/5152\/8775\/files\/s-l1600_7fadc903-65d6-48aa-b60e-fd6030076907.jpg?v=1785625088","url":"https:\/\/shop.antiquefranceworldwide.com\/en\/products\/carte-postale-ancienne-navire-le-havre-ferdinand-de-lesseps-transatlantique","provider":"AFW","version":"1.0","type":"link"}